Ben Van Arragon

Read: Romans 8:31-34 If God is for us, who can be against us? (v. 31) During elementary school, I was often afraid of bigger students. One particular student caused me significant

Read: Romans 8:28-30 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good. (v. 28) The Christian doctrine of providence could be called “the best of

Read: Romans 8:26-27 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. (v. 26) There are all kinds of situations that render us speechless. A child might do something unexpectedly hilarious. A

Read: Romans 8:18-25 The sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. (v. 18) When my first child was born,

Read: Romans 8:14-17 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. (v. 16) At a recent Bible study, a member of my church said, “Every

Read: Romans 8:9-13 He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies. (v. 11) Within the body of Christ, there’s a wide range of

Read: Romans 8:5-8 To set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. (v. 6) I once knew a professional pilot. He had keen senses and finely honed skills. But

Read: Romans 8:1-4 The law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus. (v. 2) When I was young, my family and I once visited the lavish

Read: Acts 2:1-4, 16-21 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit. (v. 4) Before graduating from university, I confessed to a close friend, “I don’t know how I’m going to